The Swedish-born Lidstrom spent 20 season in the NHL, all with Detroit, and was a key cog in the dominant Red Wings teams that won the Stanley Cup in 1997, 1998 and 2002. He also was a mainstay on the team that won the Stanley Cup in 2008.

Now, it's not clear where exactly Lidstrom will be headed, nor do we know what type of accommodations he'll receive. But it's safe to assume he won't be building his own lion fence and sleeping in a pup tent.